# Mattapeño

Also known as Mattapeño, Mattapeno, Variegated Jalapeño.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Mattapeño is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 2,500–11,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is earthy, sweet, classic jalapeño. Used for pickling, stuffing, salsas, grilling, roasting. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/4.7 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 5,000–11,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mattapeno Pepper | HRSeeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/mattapeno-pepper

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mattapeno Pepper Live Plant | Tyler Farms
  https://tyler-farms.com/mattapeno-pepper-live-plant/

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mattapeño - Seeds | Bohica Pepper Hut
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/mattapeno-seeds

- 2,500–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mattapeño (Variegated Jalapeño) – Mack's Peppers
  https://mackspeppers.com/products/mattapeno-variegated-jalapeno

- 2,500–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  MATTAPEÑO PEPPER SEEDS – Secret Seed Cartel
  https://www.secretseedcartel.com/products/mattapeno-pepper-seeds

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Matt's Peppers official site detailing discovery and characteristics](https://www.mattspeppers.com/)
- [Tyler Farms product page for Mattapeno pepper seeds](https://www.tyler-farms.com/mattapeno-pepper-seeds/)
- [Bohica Pepper Hut Mattapeño seeds description](https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/mattapeno-seeds)
- [HR Seeds Mattapeno Pepper details](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/mattapeno-pepper)
- [Fatalii Seeds Mattapeno product information](https://fataliiseeds.net/product/mattapeno/)
- [Super Hot Chiles Mattapeno pepper seeds with detailed growing notes on slow starter habit, leaf texture, vertical corking, plant height, and sweeter flavor when red](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/mattapeno-pepper-seeds/)
- [Breeder Matt Ohlendorf original variegated jalapeño grow log and discussion (primary source)](https://thehotpepper.com/threads/variegated-jalapeno-grow-log.74475/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Mattapeño?

Capsi’s sourced range is 2,500–11,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Mattapeño taste like?

Earthy with a hint of sweetness when fully ripe, balancing its medium heat with classic jalapeño notes.

### How do I grow Mattapeño?

Mattapeño: about 75 days to maturity, warm season; performs well in northern climates climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Mattapeño?

Jalapeño, Serrano, Fresno

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/mattapeno
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data